Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises to 128
A very bad fire happened in a big apartment building in Hong Kong.
The fire started because of the bamboo scaffolding and the plastic netting used for construction.
More than 128 people died, and many others are still missing.
The fire spread very quickly because the bamboo and the netting caught fire easily.
The government and many big companies are helping the people affected by the fire.
Some people think that using bamboo for scaffolding is not safe, especially for tall buildings, and they want to use metal instead.
The fire is the worst in Hong Kong in a very long time.
Residents said they did not hear any fire alarms and had to knock on doors to warn their neighbors.
Firefighters and volunteers are working hard to help the people affected by the fire.
The death toll from the Hong Kong fire has risen to at least 128, with 200 people still missing.
The fire started in bamboo scaffolding and protective mesh used for renovations at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex.
At least 76 people were injured, including 11 in critical condition, and eleven people were arrested in connection with the fire.
The Hong Kong government has set up a HK$300 million fund to help residents and is discussing replacing bamboo scaffolding with metal.
Major companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Xiaomi have donated millions to fire relief efforts, and the government is providing temporary accommodation and emergency funds for displaced residents.
- Who
- Residents of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, construction company executives, and Hong Kong authorities
- What
- A deadly fire that spread through bamboo scaffolding and protective mesh, causing significant casualties
- When
- November 26, 2025
- Where
- Wang Fuk Court housing complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong
- Why
- The fire is believed to have started due to the use of bamboo scaffolding and protective mesh that quickly spread the flames
Pro-Bamboo Scaffolding
Anti-Bamboo Scaffolding
Safety of Bamboo Scaffolding
Pro-Bamboo Scaffolding
Bamboo scaffolding is traditional and cost-effective, with proper safety measures in place.
Anti-Bamboo Scaffolding
Bamboo scaffolding is highly flammable and poses significant safety risks, especially in high-rise buildings.
- Location
- Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po, Hong Kong
- Date
- November 26, 2025
- Casualties
- At least 128 dead, 200 missing
- Injured
- At least 76, including 11 in critical condition
- Arrested
- Eleven people (eight by ICAC, three by police)
- Cause
- Bamboo scaffolding and protective mesh
- Government Response
- HK$300 million fund, inspection of housing estates, discussion on replacing bamboo scaffolding
- Corporate Donations
- Over HK$300 million from companies like Alibaba, Tencent, Xiaomi
- Historical Context
- Worst fire in Hong Kong in around 80 years
Sources
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